Our Community Outreach Training Programs are specially designed by Dr Georgia Pike-Rowney and Dr Susan West for participants aged 12 to 19 years of age who want to develop their confidence and musical skills through outreach to, and with, the community.
The programs are designed to allow all participants, regardless of experience, to increase their confidence and skill; reach out to the community effectively and confidently; and most importantly, have FUN!
Students will be provided with the rare opportunity to work with some of Australia’s most experienced and engaging music educators and outreach facilitators. Susan and Georgia have over 60 years of teaching, performance and community outreach experience between them. The program is designed to support students who have a well-developed skill level by extending their experience through facilitating and leading community singing, as well as provide new opportunities for those with no musical or theatrical background, including those who wish to build confidence in their singing.
Community Outreach Singing Program
The program involves a series of small group outreach singing classes on two Sunday afternoons, culminating in two outreach events in local care facilities.
Classes focus on: group and individual singing; part singing; outreach methods; singing confidence; and community facilitation. It is expected that attending the outreach classes is a commitment to attend the outreaches themselves.
Outreach Piano Playing
In addition to Outreach Singing, we are offering a small number of places to those interested in developing their skills for outreach at the piano. The small group class in piano will precede the outreach singing class, with a break in-between. You do not need to have played piano before to be in this class.
NEXT COMMUNITY OUTREACH SINGING AND OUTREACH PIANO PROGRAM DATES: TBC
COST: There is no cost for piano or community outreach classes. NB: No audition is required to participate in the program.
WORKING WITH VULNERABLE PEOPLES (WWVP) CARD All participants over the age of 16 will need to hold a WWVP card. You/your child can apply for a volunteer one here.
